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Naturalization – German Citizenship

Naturalization - German Citizenship

Naturalization – German Citizenship

We support you throughout the entire naturalization process – guiding you on your path to German citizenship, from start to successful completion.

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In summary

Do you live in Germany and want to obtain German citizenship? Find out here what requirements you need to fulfil for naturalization in Germany and what advantages German citizenship brings.

Since 2 February 2024, people in Germany can retain their previous citizenship.

The most important changes

  • Children of foreign parents will be granted German citizenship at birth if one parent has been legally resident in Germany for five years.
  • Dual citizenship: German citizenship law previously required that the original citizenship had to be given up “in principle” before naturalization in Germany. It is now possible to retain the previous citizenship in future. In future, the German government will waive the renunciation of previous citizenship, making it possible to hold another citizenship in addition to German citizenship. However, the requirement for this is that dual citizenship is also permitted in the country of the previous citizenship.
  • Guest workers: Anyone who came to the Federal Republic as a guest worker or as a contract worker in the GDR only has to prove oral knowledge of German for naturalization and no longer has to take a naturalization test.

Advantages of German citizenship

  • Right to vote: As a German citizen, you can help shape politics in Germany by actively voting.
  • Access to all professions: As a German citizen, you are free to choose your profession. The profession you choose is no longer dependent on your residence permit. For example, you can work for the police, as a teacher, judge or public prosecutor.
  • Lifelong secure residence: As a German citizen, you will receive lifelong secure residence status in Germany without having to obtain authorization from the immigration authorities. You can also work in all EU member states without having to apply for an additional residence permit.
  • Freedom to travel: As a German citizen, you can travel to 189 countries without a visa (as of January 2021). Hardly any other nationality in the world offers you this advantage.
  • State protection: As a German citizen, you are protected against deportation or extradition to another country. Abroad, the German embassies are also responsible for you and offer you protection.

Requirements

  • Indefinite or permanent right of residence at the time of naturalization (usually 3 to 5 years)
  • Clarified identity and nationality
  • Commitment to the free democratic basic order of the Basic Law
  • Proof of knowledge of the legal and social order and living conditions in Germany (naturalization test)
  • You speak German
  • Independent (financial) means of subsistence for yourself and your dependants
  • No conviction for a criminal offence

How We Support You

  • Check requirements
  • Prepare documents
  • Apply for naturalization
  • Send application documents (we will support you with this)
  • Full communication with authorities

Costs

The state fee for naturalization is EUR 255.00 for adults and EUR 51.00 for underage children who are naturalized together with their parents.

Unlike many law firms, we do not want to charge our clients an hourly fee in order to protect them from high costs, but rather charge a fixed price. The costs for our assignment amount to EUR 1,749.00 (gross). To our knowledge, this is currently the most favorable price.

VISALABS: Support with naturalisation / obtaining German citizenship

Nationality law has evolved considerably in recent years. The legislative changes are intended to facilitate naturalization in Germany and make the acquisition of German citizenship more accessible. This includes, in particular, the possibility of retaining one’s previous foreign nationality alongside German nationality, provided the requirements for dual nationality are met.

 

VISALABS has already accompanied numerous naturalization proceedings in Germany. Thanks to our extensive experience in residence and nationality law, we provide you with competent and efficient support on your path to German citizenship. Through our intuitive application portal, we are able to collect the required documents in a structured manner within a short time. Once all documents have been submitted to us, our attorneys, who specialize in naturalization proceedings, will carefully review your application. Should any questions arise, we will contact you promptly to work together toward a solution.

We also remain available to answer any questions regarding naturalization in Germany throughout the ongoing proceedings, at no additional cost. We handle the necessary steps to ensure that your proceedings are carried out as quickly and smoothly as possible. Should any difficulties arise with the naturalization authority, we will take care of those as well.

If you are interested in German citizenship, please feel free to contact us at any time for a free initial personal consultation. In this context, we will be happy to review whether the requirements for naturalization are met and inform you of the next steps.

Processing Steps

Your path to citizenship or a residence permit – step by step

1. Free Self-Test

3 Minutes

Find out in a few minutes whether you qualify. Free and without obligation.

  • Check eligibility requirements
  • Fill in the contact form
  • Schedule a free call

2. Free Phone Consultation

15 Minutes

In a personal call, we review all requirements together and clarify the next steps.

  • Review eligibility requirements
  • Discuss the process
  • Discuss the costs

3. Preparing Your Application

1 - 2 Days

Upload your documents via our application portal and we take care of preparing your application.

  • Upload documents
  • Documents are reviewed
  • Application is submitted

4. Authority Reviews the Application

3 - 6 Months*

We handle all communication with the authorities and keep your case on track.

  • Answering inquiries
  • Regular updates
  • Decision received

*Processing times depend on the responsible authority and may vary in individual cases.

What our clients say

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I am incredibly happy with the support I received from Daniel. He offers a free initial consultation, which was extremely helpful and honestly quite rare to find. Throughout the whole process he gave me valuable advice, always went the extra mile, and supported me in such a friendly and reassuring way. After waiting almost a year for my citizenship application with no progress, Daniel managed to move things forward and make it happen in less than two months. I cannot recommend Daniel enough, truly outstanding personality and service!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I had meeting with Daniel regarding the residence permit. His experience and explanation makes your worries go away. Proactive in response and sound knowledge in immigration Law.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I'm really grateful for all the information and for clarifying all the questions regarding visa procedures and citizenship. It was so easy to book an initial consultation with Daniel and discuss my case. Thanks a lot!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Daniel was incredibly helpful, and he took his time to explain everything clearly. I'm very grateful for his support and would highly recommend Daniel to anyone seeking expert consultancy. He is ther best.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Daniel is an amazing lawyer who really understands your case and understands that expats really require help while trying to set up a life here in Germany. From a lawyer one expects great communication and trust- both of which I got from Daniel in my short 30/40 mins call.
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Daniel was very professional and supportive. He explained everything clearly, gave me answers I couldn’t get from the authorities in Germany, and took the time to listen to my concerns. His honesty and knowledge gave me a lot of confidence. I definitely recommend him!
  
 
  
 
 
 
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Absolut top! Ich hatte eine Frage zum Visum fuer eine Cousine und anstatt mir im Erstgespraech etwas aufzuquatschen, hat Daniel mir genau erklaert wie der Prozess ablaeuft und dass ich den auch eigenstaendig durchfuehren kann. Hat mit pragmatischen, auch fuer Laien-tauglichen Tipps nicht gegeizt. Bei einer Nachfrage via Email kam sofort eine Antwort. Werde den Visumsprozess jetzt allein anstossen, aber sofort auf Visalabs zurueckgreifen sollte ich doch noch Rechtsbeistand brauchen. Ganz toll.
  
 
  
 
 
 
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I had an excellent experience working with Daniel on my German citizenship process. From the very first consultation, he explained everything clearly and made the whole process easy to understand. It was immediately clear that he is highly competent and experienced in this area.

Throughout the entire process, Daniel was always available, extremely supportive, and quick to answer any questions I had. Thanks to his guidance, I received my citizenship in a very short amount of time, and I truly believe Daniel played a major role in making that possible.

I can wholeheartedly recommend Daniel to anyone looking for professional, reliable, and effective legal support.
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